More Mt. Calvary Fire Photos

The Chapel at Mt. Calvary
Br. Randy put together a little photo album on Flickr of Mt. Calvary. Mostly before the fire, but some afterwards, as well.

Also, there is this clip from a local newscast...

From the OHC, West Park, website:

Many people have asked us what they can do to help. Your prayerful support is always welcome, of course. You can also assist us financially by sending contributions to Mt. Calvary Retreat House, PO Box 1296, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 to help sustain the ongoing life of the Mount Calvary household and to help us in planning for the future. Contributions may be marked "Fire Fund". May God bless you. (source)

Br. Joseph among the remains

I'm reminded of one of Benedict's quotes, "And always we begin again."

Bede comments on the future in his blog...

Now we have a lot of thinking, and talking, and planning and meeting to do before we know what lies ahead. Many people assume that we will rebuild as quickly as we possibly can, but it isn't as simple as that. We need to take time to see what we want for the future of our community and where we are being led. We need to discern the way forward. We need to hear the still, small voice that will tell us where the way is.

It is very painful, but the way of God sometimes is painful. One thing I know, we are a good, solid, and very much alive community. We will know the way when we find it. (source)

-t